However, the Dolphins softened against the run (4.0 yards per carry allowed), which is a drop off compared to the unit's 3.7 and 3.6 yards per carry average the previous two seasons.

And Miami's secondary was consistently unreliable in 2012, allowing 60 passes of 20-plus yards. Only three teams - the Patriots, Buccaneers and Saints - were worse last season. The Dolphins also gave...

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